I wasn't actually interested in Start10 when I first got it. I got it in a bundle with Fences. The gist of
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battery life and performance.
+ This is my current favorite productivity app. I use it to keep track of things like homework, personal tasks,
+ gift ideas, shopping lists, personal wish lists, upcoming video games, etc. I previously used Trello and
+ google keep to track tasks and random bits of information, but Notion has been a game changer. While the
+ full experience is locked behind a paywall, you can try it out for free if you have a university (.edu) email.
+ If you haven't already, I would suggest giving it a try. Use this referral link to get some free credit on your
+ account to use if you decide to use any of the paid tier.
+
+ Have you ever wondered if there was an app to combine all of your messaging apps into 1? Well, Clatter
+ is the answer. I used to keep multiple tabs and programs open so I could see all of my messaging services
+ at once, but with Clatter, they are all neatly packaged in one application. Any messaging service with a web
+ app can be accessed through Clatter. Give it a try, I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I do.
+
+ Chocolatey is Windows's answer to Homebrew. It is essentially a package manager that allows you to easily track
+ and upgrade/install/uninstall programs on Windows. My process when installing apps is to check if there is a
+ Windows app on the Microsoft Store. If not, I check Chocolatey. More times than not, it's available there.
+ You can easily install any programs you need via command prompt and avoid the tedious installation wizard.
+
+ This is my preferred Podcast app. I have it on my Android phone and I use the Windows app on my desktop
+ and laptop. I purchased the web app and android app prior to the new "subscription" model that Pocket Casts
+ has implemented. While I don't agree with this new pay structure, I appreciate that they have implemented a
+ free tier that has the majority of features that most people will need.
+
+ I discovered this on a MEGA PRO TIPS post on r/galaxys10 (tip 29). All relevant information on what apps to
+ download and a fix for a login issue can be found in the reddit post. The gist of the app is that it removes
+ ads from YouTube on your android phone and you can play music while your screen is off for free.
+
+ This is the best PDF editor/reader I have found that doesn't require a paid subscription (unlike Adobe) for
+ all of its features. You can easily write/edit, fill out forms, and add digital signatures. All for free.
+
+ Similar to YouTube Vanced, this app removes ads from YouTube. The main difference
+ here is that myTube! is a Windows app rather than an Android app.
+
+ My main laptop use case is for school. I wanted a touchscreen so I could take digital written notes in class and
+ I needed a good processor and dedicated graphics card for CAD software and for general programming applications.
+ I landed on the HP Specture x360 because it had a great balance of specs, amazing display, touch screen, and very
+ nice typing experience for a reasonable price. I was initially leaning towards a Razer Blade or Microsoft's Surface Book.
+ The former would be great for my use case and for gaming, but it isn't great for taking handwritten digital notes.
+ The latter is similar to the Spectre in regards to specs, but has a favorable display ratio. The main reason I chose
+ against it in the end was the high price relative to the Spectre. I was able to get very comparable specs for a much
+ lower price with the spectre.
+
+ The Surface Go is primarily used as a secondary-device and tablet. I use it for media consumption and occasional e-book
+ reading. It is by no means powerful enough to act as my primary device, but I like it as a secondary device that
+ I will occasionally use.
+
+ Got the Galaxy S10+ on sale on Amazon's Prime Day. My previous phone was a Pixel 2XL which I really liked, but I decided
+ to switch to a Galaxy after the Pixel 3 was a bit of a disappointment and the Pixel 4 wouldn't come out until later in the year.
+ Other phones I considered, but ultimately decided against were the OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 9. In retrospect,
+ I would have waited to replace my Pixel 2XL until the Galaxy Note 10+ came out and the price dropped down to something reasonable.
+ However, I am happy with my decision as is.
+
+ I previously had a Moto 360 Sport smartwatch, but the performance was extremely disappointing. After looking at other
+ Android wear devices, I didn't feel that another compelling watch on the level of the Apple Watch for iPhones existed.
+ Thus, I decided to switch to the Galaxy watch. My primary impressions of Tizen OS vs Android Wear is the lack of
+ supported apps. I have found that this really isn't that big of a deal as it has great media controls for your phone
+ and the amazing rotating bezel interface. This is by far the superior input method for watches and I feel that
+ all watches should have some variant of this. Overall, the performance is great and I have come to appreciate
+ Samsung's brand of apps for my phone and watch.
+
+ In no particular order, these are some of my favorite video games. + +
+ These are my current (approximately 100) favorite songs. +